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Peer reviewedLuker, William A.; Jenkins, Floyd N. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1973
Six hypotheses were tested in an attempt to demonstrate that textbook bias exists which is negative toward technical-vocational work modes. Results of the analysis of elementary reading textbooks used in Texas showed that bias does exist but the existence of corresponding attitudinal differences in students needs further investigation. (DS)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Educational Needs, Elementary Education, Hypothesis Testing
Peer reviewedLuker, William A.; And Others – Journal of Economic Education, 1974
This study attempts to determine if quantitative and qualitative bias regarding work modes, specifically professional and paraprofesional vs. technical-vocational, exists in selected elementary school text materials. (Author/JH)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Basal Reading, Career Choice, Elementary School Students
Download full textJenkins, Floyd H.; And Others – 1973
Based on the hypothesis that certain elementary texts generally assign negative unrealistic, and tertiary roles to technical-vocational work modes, the study indicated that quantitative and qualitative bias in favor of professional work modes does exist in elementary reading textbooks. Jobs occupying positions of less status, i.e.,…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Basic Reading, Career Choice, Career Development
